No interest in Bayern: Joao Palhinha keen to stay at Tottenham | OneFootball

The signs are increasing that Joao Palhinha will not return to FC Bayern. According to recent reports, the Portuguese midfielder wants to play permanently for Tottenham Hotspur.

Joao Palhinha has quickly settled in at Tottenham after his arrival – and the Portuguese midfielder wants to stay in London beyond the coming summer, as transfer expert Ben Jacobs reports.

This is made possible by a fixed release clause that Spurs and Bayern have agreed upon. According to Jacobs, this clause is set at 30 million euros.

Purchase option was a condition for the loan

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Even during negotiations over the loan, Palhinha insisted on a clear perspective. A return to the Premier League was the top priority for the 30-year-old – and a permanent transfer after the loan period was always meant to be a realistic possibility. That’s exactly why it was particularly important to him that the purchase option was included in the contract.

Spurs, in turn, also pushed for this solution to have planning security. If Tottenham exercises the option, Palhinha himself says he would be “very satisfied.”

Bayern won’t stand in Joao Palhinha’s way

For FC Bayern, who signed Palhinha from FC Fulham for just under 50 million euros in the summer of 2024, a permanent departure would certainly be a sober business decision – especially from a financial perspective. Even though the release clause matches the player’s current market value, a permanent transfer, including the 5 million euro loan fee, would result in a significant transfer loss. However, one thing is clear: Munich will not stand in Palhinha’s way if he insists on a move.

After a mixed season in Munich, he did not get beyond the role of a squad player under Vincent Kompany. In England, however, Palhinha seems to be back in his element: robust, strong in tackles, and Premier League-proven. Tottenham coach Thomas Frank values the defensive all-rounder. Palhinha has immediately secured a starting spot under the German head coach.

With the 30 million euro purchase option, the ball is now in Spurs’ court. And the signals from London suggest that Palhinha has a good chance of continuing his Premier League future permanently at Tottenham.

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